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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 453.36 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 453.36 and 269.18 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 453.36 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/453.36 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 453.36 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 122,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,035.44/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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